Information we publish

HIWFRA Annual Governance Statement 2025-2026 (Draft unsigned version)

The Annual Governance Statement is a legal requirement and has been prepared in accordance with CIPFA guidance. It sets out how the organisation has reviewed and maintained its governance arrangements during the year, ensuring it operates effectively, transparently, and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.  This document is in draft and awaiting signing. It has been published to comply with statutory requirements for the publication of draft accounts. The final signed version will be published in due course and will replace this draft.

HIWFRA Constitution

The purpose of this constitution is to set out in a single place and in clear language how Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) (“the Authority”) works and how it makes decisions.

Updated: June 2026

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority Members’ Allowance Scheme 2026-2030

This scheme is made by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003 and is effective from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030.

Revised in June 2026.

March 2026

Monthly spend: our payments over £500

February 2026

Monthly spend: our payments over £500

March 2026

Purchasing card transactions

February 2026

Purchasing card transactions

Freedom of Information Reporting 2025-26

Productivity Efficiency Return

YSYS survey 1 analysis – perception

Our analysis of the feedback from the first YSYS survey. The survey, which ran from October – December 2025, asked six questions focussed on panel members’ perception of our Service.

Auditor’s Annual Report 2024/25

The annual audit report from the external auditor brings together details of all their audit work during the year.

Fire Authority Health and Safety Policy – Statement of Intent

The Health and Safety Statement of Intent is an appendix to the Fire Authority Health and Safety Policy. The Health and Safety Statement of Intent establishes a clear direction and commitment for the organisation to comply with legislative requirements and best practice.

January 2026

Monthly spend: our payments over £500

January 2026

Purchasing card transactions

HIWFRA Members Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests

Financial interests which fall within section 30 of the Localism Act 2011 and The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012 which affect our authority members.